Simvastatin Effects on Dental Socket Quality: A Comparative Study.

Background: The shrinkage of the alveolar ridge might be minimized by the ridge preservation stages and applied alloplasts, after tooth extraction. According to studies on statins, angiogenesis and osteogenesis are observed as a topical application of these drugs.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to the application of simvastatin in terms of bone regeneration of the alveolar ridge after tooth extraction.